August 7, 2013

Lanakila is a Portland based photographer and motorcyclist enthusiast and one of the rare photographer documenting the real women who ride. Her exhibition THE WOMEN'S MOTORCYCLE EXHIBITION is still touring. Check also her instagram @fevvvvaa, lot of really cool photos!!

Oh shocking!! Yes this is all about culture and the He-Gassen, Japanese scroll created during the Edo Period 1603-1868, is all about it!! This scroll depicts a fart battle and apparently these drawings were created in response to increasing intrusion of Europeans in Japan during that period... Not sure what to think about this reference...

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Founded in 2006 by brothers Ben and Mr G., Black Needle is an alternative label specializing in leather accessories and Japanese denim jeans.

With a passion for materials and details, Black Needle has built a hard core of followers for their rare accessories and jeans. But it is their hand made custom leather accessories that are the most representative of the label’s approach. All produced at small scale, the collections are rare and exclusive.

Custom culture inspired, Black Needle has developed its own lifestyle, mixing influences in motorcycles, tattoos and action sports, to create unique accessories with a heavy dose of attitude.